[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir] A few years ago conductor Kenneth Woods posted an item on his blog, A View from the Podium, about the problems of having to repeat oneself constantly in re...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir] I used to lead a women’s singing group. We tried a Bob Marley song once. One of the singers used to say: “If it sounds like the Women’s In...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir] Many people look back to the good old days when we all used to gather round a piano and sing for hours, or join in a good sing-song down the local pub. &n...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir] I met a painter a while back and he asked me if I was an artist. I told him that I didn’t paint, but that I worked with music. He then asked: “...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir] there have been plenty of UK television programmes over the years which have involved solo singing auditions such as the Voice and X Factor. Comments...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir] We are not all born equal. Some have longer legs which helps them to win at hurdles or the high jump. Some have longer fingers which helps them to play jazz ...
One of Wales's finest choirs, won many first prizes in National and International Festivals. Several overseas tours, including USA, Germany and Netherlands. Quote from Archbishop Desmond Tuttu 'This Choir is from the top drawer' Rehearsals at Capel Mawr V... more
the Ottawa Carleton Male Choir consists of up to 30 members. Since the start of the group in This group has toured the Netherlands twice and in the fall of 2023 toured Italy for their 25th anniversary. the choir is currently planning a 12 day trip wit... more
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir] People pay good money to come on a singing course and want to sing as much as they can. But everyone needs a break. How do you fin...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir] the other weekend 50 singers performed in public to a large, appreciative audience. We performed eight songs in four part harmony, most in foreign languag...
